New Orleans Attorney Scott Winstead Speaks On Motor Carrier Litigation Trends At Transportation Megaconference XII

NEW ORLEANS, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Winstead, a partner in Burleson LLP's New Orleans location, will share key insights on motor carrier litigation trends at the Transportation Megaconference XII hosted by the American Bar Association from March 11 through March 13 in New Orleans. 

The biannual event, which will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, will bring together some of the industry's leading litigators, industry claims professionals, and insurers to address a variety of subjects influencing trucking operations. 

Winstead will join a panel of speakers who will address trucking-related wage hour litigation/class actions, independent contractor and owner operator matters, workers' compensation, and other important issues. 

"There's a high risk of litigation in the transportation industry, and companies without proactive legal strategies can be blindsided by the costs of lawsuits involving certain matters, such as wage hour class actions," said Winstead.  "Our goal in the talk is to provide attendees with a broader understanding of the issues and deliver practical approaches to mitigate the likelihood of litigation."    

Winstead is a seasoned litigator with a broad background in insurance defense, maritime law, interstate carrier defense, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation.  He has represented a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and international insurers, and is particularly experienced in delivering defense counsel for matters involving construction-related torts, offshore personal injury, products liability, motor carrier defense, and workers' compensation.  He is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Alabama. 

For more information on the event, including how to attend, visit www.americanbar.org.

About Burleson LLP
Burleson LLP is a full-service law firm devoted primarily to the oil and gas industry. Burleson has a presence in every major North American onshore and offshore producing region – with unique experience in shale plays – and serves clients in the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Many of the firm's attorneys have worked in the energy industry, including backgrounds as corporate general counsel, enabling Burleson to bring extensive understanding, knowledge, and insight to the companies and individuals it serves. With deep roots in oil and gas, complemented by broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP is truly the law firm where energy matters. For further information, visit www.burlesonllp.com.

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